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Home Q&A Forum Why do attorneys keep turning me down for my case?

Accounting

501c3 Application

Illinois

Asked on Jan 20, 2023

Why do attorneys keep turning me down for my case?

I keep looking for an attorney for my discrimination case. This is what I tell them: "I'm a black woman working for a governmental agency who is being treated different than my white and/or male co-workers. I'm paid the same salary for my category, but, my treatment is worse.They are changes rules based on race, also.". The attorneys turn me down or tell me it's not discrimination.

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Accounting

Illinois

Answered 443 days ago

Talin H.

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I'm sorry that's happening to you and I can imagine that that's frustrating. There are unfortunately a lot of instances in which we legitimately experience discrimination, but it wouldn't meet the high bar of the LEGAL definition in court. I suggest seeking out a black, or better yet, black female attorney who might be more empathetic to your lived experience.

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